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E1 Bolt vs E1 Surge.
Two bikes, one decision. Every published number side by side — powertrain, battery, chassis, electronics. Silver highlights the winner on that row.
Spec
LAMS approved
LEKI E1 Bolt
LAMS approved
LEKI E1 Surge
Powertrain
Motor type
Brushless hub motor
Brushless hub motor
Peak power
5 kW
12.3 kW
Peak torque (at wheel)
220 Nm
340 Nm
Controller
FOC smart
FOC smart, high-current
Transmission
Direct drive, single speed
Direct drive, single speed
Start
Push-button
Push-button
Reverse
Walk mode
Walk mode
Battery & charging
Voltage
72 V
72 V
Capacity
80 Ah
100 Ah
Battery management
72 V smart BMS
72 V smart BMS
Range
100–110 km
Up to 160 km
Charge time
~4–6 hr
~4 hr
Charger
In-tank Type 2 (240 V)
In-tank Type 2 (240 V)
Running cost
$2.20 / 100 km
$2.20 / 100 km
Cost per full charge
~$2.42 AUD
~$3.52 AUD
Performance
Top speed
100 km/h
170 km/h
0–50 km/h
~3.8 s
~2.4 s
Lane filtering
Yes (1 lane, everywhere)
Yes (1 lane, everywhere)
Chassis & brakes
Frame
Tubular steel trellis
Tubular steel trellis
Front suspension
Telescopic hydraulic fork
Inverted telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Mono-shock, preload adjustable
Mono-shock, preload adjustable
Front brake
Hydraulic disc
Hydraulic disc + ABS
Rear brake
Hydraulic disc
Hydraulic disc + ABS
ABS
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Dual-channel
Front wheel
17" cast alloy
17" cast alloy
Rear wheel
17" cast alloy
17" cast alloy
Front tyre
110/70 R17
110/70 R17
Rear tyre
140/70 R17
150/60 R17
Dimensions
Kerb weight
105 kg
128 kg
Payload
150 kg
180 kg
Seat height
780 mm
790 mm
Wheelbase
1,380 mm
1,400 mm
Ground clearance
160 mm
160 mm
Electronics & comfort
Instrument cluster
Digital LCD
Digital LCD
Heated seat
Yes
Yes
Heated hand grips
Yes
Yes
USB charge port
Yes
Yes
LED lighting
Full LED
Full LED
Keyless start
Yes
Yes
Ownership
Licence class
LAMS approved
LAMS approved
ADR compliance
VTA064802
VTA064802
Assembled in
Adelaide Hills, SA
Adelaide Hills, SA
Bike warranty
3 years
3 years
Battery cycles
2,000 to 80%
2,000 to 80%
From price (AUD)
$8,799
$12,999
Tally
2
category wins
7
category wins
Silver row = leading number for that metric. Rows without a measurable "better" (Yes/No, materials, list features) don't score a winner.
Decision helper
Three questions. One answer.
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